518i repowering? (Allgemein)

Hi e28-friends,

I own a 87 model 518i-bimmer. Unfortunately I burned my engine last weekend when I
tried to get rid of my old standard tires. I blew a coolant hose but didnt recognize it so it got very hot and now its only cranking over but it´s not starting any more.
Serendipitously I found a 528i at a scrapyard not far from my home. Is it possible to swap the drivelines with an reasonable effort? Since i suspect my 1.8 is damaged beyond economic repair this would be the option of choice. Besides, a inline-4 in a 5-series bimmer is a small dick engine anyway The 2.8 would be much more fun.

Greets,
fender-bender